Lab

Harman Close Relationships Lab: Dr. Harman's lab focuses on interpersonal relationships and health behaviors using social psychological theory. Employing experimental and qualitative techniques, undergraduate and graduate students actively collaborate with Dr. Harman to study a range of topics that lead to publications and conference presentations. Undergraduate students work in groups or on individual projects (e.g., honor's theses) and routinely meet with all lab members to discuss research issues, ideas, and proposals. A sample of some recent research topics studied in the lab include:
The role of sexual arousal on perceptions of risk for STIs
An examination of how health intervention elements impact perceptions of risk and vulnerability for HIV infection
Determining how racial and social demographic changes impact punitive attitudes (in collaboration with faculty in sociology)
Examining how commitment is defined among polyamorous individuals
Exploring how confident people feel in limiting food portions alone or with others
Examining the impact of a personality feedback intervention among inmates on recidivism
She collaborates with faculty and students from all over the world,from Austin, TX and Fort Collins, CO to Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nepal.Location: Fort Collins, COWebPage:Lab Website